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The Latest from the Obama-Nation

Episode Segments

Dirty Words in Court

The US Supreme Court will consider the fleeting use of dirty words on radio and TV. The case could lead to the first ruling in 30 years on standards for regulating public airwaves. Plus, is there anyone on the Obama team so far besides Ivy League lawyers? Jim and Randall take a close look!

Andy Rooney Talks Common Sense

The Obama presidency will probably benefit lawyers. Jim and Randall outline the many ways that lawyers will be busy, thanks to new laws, bailouts and regulations that are on the way. And Andy Rooney discusses the political correctness and many controversies facing America.

Listener Questions

Among this weeks legal questions from listeners: can a private employer be forced to hire minorities? What is the meaning of probation? Did Jim ever win a case he thought he was going to lose? What is house arrest? And what do Jim and Randal think about lawyers who advertise on TV?